Assistant City Manager

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

4d•$77

About The Position

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PAY GROUP: 35 City of Seguin Pay Schedule SUMMARY OF POSITION : The Assistant City Manager (ACM) supports the City Manager in the overall administration, strategic planning, and operational management of the city. This position provides executive-level leadership across multiple departments, oversees key initiatives, and serves as City Manager in their absence. The ACM plays a critical role in implementing City Council policy, improving organizational performance, and delivering high-quality public services to the community. The Assistant City Manager (ACM) will also actively support the City Manager through participation in employee engagement activities, community events, and after-hours work-related and social activities.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of : municipal services with an emphasis on utilities.
Excellent working knowledge of and ability to: apply public administration practices and procedures; federal, state and municipal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to administrative and financial issues; research, analysis and interpretation of complex and/or sensitive municipal issues; and city policies and procedures .
Knowledge of: budget procedures, contract management and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to: select, develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff within and across departments to build inter-organization collaboration to help achieve required results.
Ability to: recognize, evaluate, and respond adequately to a variety of issues that may be faced by the city; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; gather, compile, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data and make sound decisions; successfully establish good working relationships with city employees, departments, elected officials, government officials, members of public boards and commissions, and with the general public; adapt to various leadership and management practices to changing circumstances; deliver feedback to peers and team members in ways that effectively promote personal and organizational learning and growth;
Good general understanding of principles of general and personnel management, economic development, budgeting procedures and multi-funded financing operations.
Bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering or business administration and ten years' experience in municipal/utility management or master's degree in public administration with six years' municipal/utility management experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Senior Management or Department Head experience strongly preferred
ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) designation preferred or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Assist the City Manager in directing and coordinating citywide operations and services.
Oversee assigned departments (e.g., Planning and Codes Department, Main Street/Destination Management, Facilities Department, Parks and Recreation, Golf Course, Utilities and Capital Projects and Engineering).
Review, amend, approve agenda item submittals for departments under the Assistant City Manager's direct supervision.
Lead major projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental efforts.
Participate in policy development, long-range planning, and budget preparation.
Supports the City Manager at employee engagement activities, community events, and after-hours work-related and social activities.
Serve as acting City Manager when designated.
Support labor relations, contract negotiations, and performance management as assigned.
Work closely with Electric Utility consultants on the following: 1. Development and recommendation of electric utility rates. 2.Acquisition of wholesale power proposals, subsequent reviews and recommendations of wholesale power providers.
Works closely with staff, consultants, and wholesale power providers on developing a natural gas hedging plan to help mitigate possible price spikes that will negatively impact rate payers.
Works closely with Water/Wastewater rate consultants in the development and recommendation of rates.
Assists Utility Billing personnel on the application of rates mitigating impact to customers in time of significant weather events.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Foster positive relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, businesses, and partner agencies.
Maintains accessibility on a 24-hour basis for emergencies.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.